SaferFarmsNZ

Safer Farms is a non-profit organisation with a vision to make farms safer places for everyone. We're here for farmers to learn off each other & share ideas.

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Safer Farms is proud to be holding the vision for Farm Without Harm – a sector-wide strategy and commitment to protect farming people from preventable harm.
We’re asking all farming people to review the draft strategy and share your feedback https://t.co/3oxhzVYnUK

[Federated Farmers @FedFarmers]

Entries are now open for the Primary Industries New Zealand awards. Know someone in the industry worth nominating? Click the the link to check out the categories. Entries close 12th April

https://t.co/Fjy3YoPkNA

#farmingnz #NZ #pinz2022 #agriculture

[AWDT @AWDTNZ]

Simply put, CPDs save lives

That’s why AWDT is right behind 'Control the roll' - a sector wide initiative reinforcing the value of crush protection devices (CPDs) on quads.

Learn more about CPD’s and @ACCNZ's cashback offer at https://t.co/4k4o7dDu1j

@SaferFarms @WorkSafeNZ

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Control the Roll is a sector-wide initiative in conjunction with ACC, WorkSafe and Safer Farms to reinforce the value of crush protection devices (CPDs) on quad bikes.
Check it out: https://t.co/g8UFeXDWWa

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

CAN WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE?!
What is everyone's thoughts on the current situation with rollover protection on quad bikes?
Do you use it? Will you be using the ACC Subsidy?
Why? Why not? Comment below... GO!
@TonyAGWatson @KarenWi71 @lindy_nelson_

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Has anyone put a conveyor full time in their yards?

If so, can you comment below and tell us why it is a game-changer in your business?

#conveyor #makechanges #saferfarms #decisions #nzfarming

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

"The biggest message I took home was that at 2pm you would make a decision on your quad that you would not make at 8am". - Chris Biddles, Farmer.

#decisions #saferfarms #nzfarming #stopandthink

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

It is a shame that we still roll our eyes when it comes to health and safety on farms in NZ.
It should be about looking after yourself so you can make good decisions to go home alive at the end of every single day. How do you gauge when you need to take a break?

@TonyAGWatson

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Fatigue is a factor... it makes us incapable of making the best decisions. What are you doing to ensure that your mental health and wellbeing is a priority?

Thanks to Chris for sharing his story to help others.

https://t.co/SGUTPusO42

#saferfarms #farmstrong #decisions

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

They’re waiting for you.

The people you love spend a lifetime waiting for you when you don’t come home from work.
Stop, think and always make the best decision in a moment for it will save your life.

#saferfarms #stopandthink #nzfarming #decisions

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Different story in NZ. Since 2011 there have been 52 fatalities on farm linked to quad bikes.
Average age 52.7yrs old.
Of the 52 that died, 6 were under the age of 20, or 9 under the age of 30.
The older farmers "done this a thousand times" are the problem here.

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

5 seconds!!

[safetyphoto @safetyphoto]

Meanwhile down on the farm

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Horse. Motorbike. Quad bike.

[Mrs_Wheldon @Lucinda51880042]

@HertsFarmer @redshepherdess @AndyHuddleston3 @1GarethWynJones @armadalefarm @charlottebsmith Honestly, why would you not wear a helmet?! Who's going to feed up if you've done yourself in with a head injury?!

[Stuart Roberts 🔸 @HertsFarmer]

Too often we see poor Farm Safety practice & I’m happy to point it out in order to improve safety culture. However it’s also important to celebrate success like the many people who are normalising the wearing of helmets. Who else wants to join this group #comehomesafe #lensleg

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

@ColinHickey4 Excellent what an innings so far!
Just goes to show what we can do when we look after machinery (and ourselves!)

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

"I used to like my independence, now I'm totally reliant on my wife and the kids.. simple things out on the farm I need help with, like moving the cattle..."

Thanks for sharing @PeterGohery1 hopefully other farmers take a moment to focus on the task esp when using farm machinery

[Embrace FARM @EmbraceFARM]

#farmsafetyweek we share @PeterGohery1 story who is a #farmaccidentsurvivor @PeterGohery1 volunteers with @EmbraceFARM and his story never fails to raise attention on how important it is to #beaware when #farming @TheHSA @yellowwelliesuk @Hsenigov
https://t.co/Z385kBLxdz

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Farming podcast well worth a listen. Always good to learn from others!

[Safe Farms Now @safefarmsnow]

ABP's first podcast focuses on the prevention of farm accidents in an emotional interview with two survivors and the lead paramedic for the @AirAmbulanceNI whose task it is to respond to such traumatic scenes. Check out the full podcast https://t.co/uZPEhzZV8q #Farmsafetyweek

[Safe Farms Now @safefarmsnow]

William Sayers was injured in a farm accident when he was just 12 years old. As a result of the accident he lost his arm. William recalls the incident in the hope that his experience will spare someone else from the same fate. ,https://t.co/xNFurFPwwM #FarmSafetyWeek,

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

@safefarmsnow Thanks for sharing these stories. Hopefully other farmers are watching and learning from others but are just too shy to comment or 'like'

[SaferFarmsNZ @SaferFarms]

Keep up the hydration and sunblock folks. Any jobs you can crack into early or put off until cooler parts of the day?
https://t.co/YP3z3Pf56E